From root: hugas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghugas
nag-hu-GAS
washed
Present (Incomplete)
naghuhugas
nag-hu-hu-GAS
is washing
Future (Contemplated)
maghuhugas
mag-hu-hu-GAS
will wash
Usage Note
Maghugas is primarily used for washing objects like dishes or hands, rather than clothes or the body which have their own specific terms. It is an actor-focus verb essential for daily household chores and hygiene.
Examples
" Maghugas ka ng kamay. "
Natural Translation
Wash your hands.
Literal Translation
Wash you of hand.
" Siya ang maghugas ng pinggan. "
Natural Translation
He/she will be the one to wash the dishes.
Literal Translation
He/she the one to wash of dishes.
" Bago tayo kumain, maghugas muna tayo ng kamay para hindi tayo magkasakit. "
Natural Translation
Before we eat, let's wash our hands first so that we don't get sick.
Literal Translation
Before we eat, wash first we of hand so-that not we get-sick.
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